PaulOHagan
GM Staff
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Srixon 2013 Z-Star reviews
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peterlav
Challenge Tour Pro
I've played the Z Star for the last 3 years, really interested to see how testers think it compares to the new 2013 version
Riverdale
Medal Winner
I'm one of the lucky ones to have been sent a dozen Z-stars for testing. I've played 2 rounds with them so far but have 4 more rounds booked in over the next 7 days, so I'll be in a much better position to submit a detailed review afterwards.
My initial impressions though are that this is a really top golf and it's more than likely will be my chosen ball after I finished with these test balls.
More to follow next week!
My initial impressions though are that this is a really top golf and it's more than likely will be my chosen ball after I finished with these test balls.
More to follow next week!
Matty
Tour Rookie
I was lucky enough to be sent a dozen of the new 2013 model of the Srixon Z-star. I am currently using Bridgestone xFixx (I won 2 dozen of them at my home course) but I honestly feel my ball striking and game in general is moving the right way so I though it was time to check out a better ball - that's why I put my name forward.
I've played a few of these before maybe 2 years ago and found them to be a good ball but not really suited to my game at the time. I was losing too many balls to be able to afford 6 per weekend.
So, what's new in this ball? Well, Srixon have changed the alignment aid you might use on the putting green. On the previous balls I've used it was the Z-Star logo with two arrows at each end, now it's a line and a dot. A small change and yet it does seem to make the ball easier to line up on the putting green and after 9 holes with this ball on the first time out I made 4 one putts.
Off the green the ball does feel very soft off the club face compared to my current ball. It also holds the green better and seems to deviate less on well struck shots made with any club but particularly noticeable with the longer clubs than my current ball. What do I mean deviate? Well you know when you've hit a bad shot right? And occasionally you think you've hit a good or reasonable shot but the ball leaks out a bit left of right of the target towards then end of it's flight missing the target a little. Well, this ball seems not to do that, if it sets of heading towards the target it gets there or pretty close.
I've played the ball over 2 rounds at my home club (only a 9 hole course though) and also taken it for a good test drive at a local pitching, chipping and putting practice area for a couple of hours. A single ball lasted through all of this without cutting up too badly, in fact it looks almost brand new!
Looking around I can see these cost about £34 for a dozen (although MRP is £10-£14 higher than that). Normally that price tag would put me off in a very big way. I would normally pay less that £2 per ball if I was buying. But having played this ball I am seriously reconsidering that choice. This ball is still less that £3 and for the extra £1 per ball you get a more predictable flight with greater control on landing and it's easy to line up for the all important strokes made on the green.
I'm certainly going to enjoy playing these 12 and I think I'd certainly consider buying these in the future too. Overall I'm impressed.
I've played a few of these before maybe 2 years ago and found them to be a good ball but not really suited to my game at the time. I was losing too many balls to be able to afford 6 per weekend.
So, what's new in this ball? Well, Srixon have changed the alignment aid you might use on the putting green. On the previous balls I've used it was the Z-Star logo with two arrows at each end, now it's a line and a dot. A small change and yet it does seem to make the ball easier to line up on the putting green and after 9 holes with this ball on the first time out I made 4 one putts.
Off the green the ball does feel very soft off the club face compared to my current ball. It also holds the green better and seems to deviate less on well struck shots made with any club but particularly noticeable with the longer clubs than my current ball. What do I mean deviate? Well you know when you've hit a bad shot right? And occasionally you think you've hit a good or reasonable shot but the ball leaks out a bit left of right of the target towards then end of it's flight missing the target a little. Well, this ball seems not to do that, if it sets of heading towards the target it gets there or pretty close.
I've played the ball over 2 rounds at my home club (only a 9 hole course though) and also taken it for a good test drive at a local pitching, chipping and putting practice area for a couple of hours. A single ball lasted through all of this without cutting up too badly, in fact it looks almost brand new!
Looking around I can see these cost about £34 for a dozen (although MRP is £10-£14 higher than that). Normally that price tag would put me off in a very big way. I would normally pay less that £2 per ball if I was buying. But having played this ball I am seriously reconsidering that choice. This ball is still less that £3 and for the extra £1 per ball you get a more predictable flight with greater control on landing and it's easy to line up for the all important strokes made on the green.
I'm certainly going to enjoy playing these 12 and I think I'd certainly consider buying these in the future too. Overall I'm impressed.
MashieNiblick
Tour Winner
Played with one yesterday and first impressions were very good. Will be giving a fuller review when I've had a chance to try it when the course is a bit firmer, the greens are a bit truer and my play is a bit better.
Played with the new Srixon a couple of times at the weekend, first impressions are very good. I have a lot of golf lined up next weekend so will do a full review after that.
dgparry
Club Champion
i have been picked as a tester but still waiting for them to arrive......how long paul?
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Deleted member 3432
Guest
I have been fortunate enough to be picked as a tester so here are my initial views. Played 36 holes with them so far, well 35 holes with one, 5 blows with another which which is in a gorse bush on the 2nd hole at Silloth!!! Anyway, its difficult to say at the present time. First time out it was raining and cold, today fairly windy, 3 club wind at a guess and on both occaisions fighting my swing especially off the tee.
Until I have played a few more game with them I'm not going to comment on how they perform off the driver, suspect they fly a little higher and may not bore through the wind as well as my normal Callaway Hex Black Tour but as I said not swinging it too well. Feels decent off the club however.
Long and mid irons, I like how it performs off these clubs, nice and soft feeling and it doesn't get up too high.
Short irons and wedges, seems ok and responds well to full shots and does not scuff up like my normal ball above so after a couple of rounds it is still in the bag as opposed to heading to the practice bag.
Jury is out on around the greens, either getting a crappy lie or playing bump and runs so not trying to check much up at the moment so need a big longer to access its properties here.
Putting, feels very good off the putter face, nice and soft and rolls well. I have had plenty of practice in this area due to complete inability to read the greens at the moment. Hitting some very nice putts but all on the wrong line....
Durability is good, as said a couple of rounds and still in good nick. A bonus is they are easy to find, tried very hard to lose it after the gorse bush incident on the 2nd but it is still here, the heather normally swallows them but it refused to go!
Will continue to use them and report any further findings. Will give one a run out in Club Champs qualifier on Sat and hopefully it will do the job.
Until I have played a few more game with them I'm not going to comment on how they perform off the driver, suspect they fly a little higher and may not bore through the wind as well as my normal Callaway Hex Black Tour but as I said not swinging it too well. Feels decent off the club however.
Long and mid irons, I like how it performs off these clubs, nice and soft feeling and it doesn't get up too high.
Short irons and wedges, seems ok and responds well to full shots and does not scuff up like my normal ball above so after a couple of rounds it is still in the bag as opposed to heading to the practice bag.
Jury is out on around the greens, either getting a crappy lie or playing bump and runs so not trying to check much up at the moment so need a big longer to access its properties here.
Putting, feels very good off the putter face, nice and soft and rolls well. I have had plenty of practice in this area due to complete inability to read the greens at the moment. Hitting some very nice putts but all on the wrong line....
Durability is good, as said a couple of rounds and still in good nick. A bonus is they are easy to find, tried very hard to lose it after the gorse bush incident on the 2nd but it is still here, the heather normally swallows them but it refused to go!
Will continue to use them and report any further findings. Will give one a run out in Club Champs qualifier on Sat and hopefully it will do the job.
Naybrains
Tour Rookie
I was the chosen one 
Tried one last night but the fact the greens were layered with fertiliser it wasn't a great night for testing so I'll reserve judgement until I've had a knock at my home course. I'll be back, don't worry.
Tried one last night but the fact the greens were layered with fertiliser it wasn't a great night for testing so I'll reserve judgement until I've had a knock at my home course. I'll be back, don't worry.
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
Mine turned up today so will give them a try at the weekend.
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
This isn't my full review, more my initial thoughts after 1 round...
7/12 Fairways
7 GIR
5/11 par saves
29 putts
76 blows
41 points
Looks as good now as it did out of the box
How much are they? :whoo:
7/12 Fairways
7 GIR
5/11 par saves
29 putts
76 blows
41 points
Looks as good now as it did out of the box
How much are they? :whoo:
BTatHome
Tour Winner
Nice shooting !
Gonna try one out tomorrow as I picked up a sleeve to see what the fuss was about
Gonna try one out tomorrow as I picked up a sleeve to see what the fuss was about
Wessex
Medal Winner
I have been playing the Z-Star XV over the last couple of months. American Golf were selling them initially at around £21 per dozen but now on sale at my club for £34.
Looked on Amazon over the weekend and they were on sale at £21 so bought 2 dozen.
I particularly love the ball and it plays well off of my Callaway Xhot driver & 4 wood and my Callaway Golds. Putts well as well.
Supposed to be hit with club head speeds of over 95 MPH. Not sure what my club head speed is when teeing off but now the warm weather has arrived and a nice run on the fairways I'm averaging around 230 yards.
Looked on Amazon over the weekend and they were on sale at £21 so bought 2 dozen.
I particularly love the ball and it plays well off of my Callaway Xhot driver & 4 wood and my Callaway Golds. Putts well as well.
Supposed to be hit with club head speeds of over 95 MPH. Not sure what my club head speed is when teeing off but now the warm weather has arrived and a nice run on the fairways I'm averaging around 230 yards.
scratch
Q-School Graduate
I'm guessing at £21 a doz you bought last year's model? The new 2013 version is very different apparently.
Riverdale
Medal Winner
Ok.
I've now played several round with the Z-Star ball in the last couple of weeks - including 4 different matchplay matches in varying competitions and managed to win them all. Got another match today and another tomorrow so I hope this continues!!
I've been playing with the TM TP3 for the last year or so and prior to that the TM Black. Also have had the occasional round with a Pro V1 during that time too, so these are the balls which I can compare the Z-star with.
Firstly, with the driver, the Z-star certainly is longer than the TM balls I've been using. Not massively, but enough to be noticeable. There is also less side spin on draw and fades too. To conclude, the Z-star is straighter and longer than the balls I've been using previously.
Long irons and rescue clubs - there's not a significant difference with regards to the balls performance. Distance is pretty much in line with my normal distance
Short to mid irons - the ball performs well and gets a decent level of spin to enable it to stop on greens. Obviously how quickly it stops has changed somewhat from damp greens in my first couple of rounds to dry hard greens which we've had in the last few days. Noticably, I put a Z-star in trouble during one round and had to play a provo - Pro V1x. The Z-star couldn't be found and I played with the Pro V1x for a couple of holes, but had to change back to a Z-star very quickly. The Pro V1x seemed impossible to stop on hard greens in comparison to the Z-star I'd been using and was bounding through greens. It seemed so much harder than the Srixon ball.
Short game - the Z-star had plenty of feel and control on chips around the green and rolled well on the putting green.
To conclude. This is a ball that I think I'll switch to once my supply of TP3s has run out. It's a premium golf ball which I can't compare to the 2012 Z-star, but can confidently say it performs better than any other ball I've used previously - Taylor Made TP3 and Black and Pro V1 and V1x. It suits my game and I'd be confident of a decent round and score each time if I was playing with this ball.
NOTE - My handicap is 11.7
I've now played several round with the Z-Star ball in the last couple of weeks - including 4 different matchplay matches in varying competitions and managed to win them all. Got another match today and another tomorrow so I hope this continues!!
I've been playing with the TM TP3 for the last year or so and prior to that the TM Black. Also have had the occasional round with a Pro V1 during that time too, so these are the balls which I can compare the Z-star with.
Firstly, with the driver, the Z-star certainly is longer than the TM balls I've been using. Not massively, but enough to be noticeable. There is also less side spin on draw and fades too. To conclude, the Z-star is straighter and longer than the balls I've been using previously.
Long irons and rescue clubs - there's not a significant difference with regards to the balls performance. Distance is pretty much in line with my normal distance
Short to mid irons - the ball performs well and gets a decent level of spin to enable it to stop on greens. Obviously how quickly it stops has changed somewhat from damp greens in my first couple of rounds to dry hard greens which we've had in the last few days. Noticably, I put a Z-star in trouble during one round and had to play a provo - Pro V1x. The Z-star couldn't be found and I played with the Pro V1x for a couple of holes, but had to change back to a Z-star very quickly. The Pro V1x seemed impossible to stop on hard greens in comparison to the Z-star I'd been using and was bounding through greens. It seemed so much harder than the Srixon ball.
Short game - the Z-star had plenty of feel and control on chips around the green and rolled well on the putting green.
To conclude. This is a ball that I think I'll switch to once my supply of TP3s has run out. It's a premium golf ball which I can't compare to the 2012 Z-star, but can confidently say it performs better than any other ball I've used previously - Taylor Made TP3 and Black and Pro V1 and V1x. It suits my game and I'd be confident of a decent round and score each time if I was playing with this ball.
NOTE - My handicap is 11.7
I’ve now played 5 games with the Srixon Z-star (and still have some left ), so ready for comment. My regular balls which I’ll be using for comparison are Titleist velocity (winter) and Taylor Made penta TP3 (summer).
I’ll start with the packaging, plain white with just Srixon written on the box very smart. All the balls had their own box which is a bit of a throwback to times gone by when balls were individually wrapped, nice touch but not sure the tree huggers will be impressed. My only criticism is they were all number 1’s, not a problem in itself, until you have to put a provisional into play. You will need to change your markings or pen colour.
The ball has a regular dimple pattern with the standard Srixon logo and using the –z-star- as a line up aid. I put the ball next to a new Penta and the Srixon is visibly whiter. Bouncing the ball off my putter face and comparing it with my regular balls it definitely sounds softer.
How did it play?
Off the tee with my 3 wood (not using the driver yet) it seemed hot, a nice straight ball flight with very little side spin, but distance wise, noticeably very long. This might have something to do with the weather improving, but even so, I can’t remember being this long off the tee last year.
Iron play, now this was confusing. Distance wise it was long with the 3 wood but off the irons they played the same length as my regular balls. The ball flight seemed a little higher, and again very little side spin or deviation from the straight shot. Soft sounding off the clubface gave me the confidence to attack the greens and with the shorter irons, even managing to get the ball to stop on our firm but true greens.
Around the greens with the wedges they took a bit of getting used to as they checked up a lot quicker than my regulars. Once used to this it gives confidence to attack the pin knowing they will stop pretty quickly.
Putting with a firm positive stroke they came off the face straight and true with a great roll. A dull sound off the face gives you the impression that their soft which enables you to put a good stroke on your putt.
I managed to take one of the balls around 26 holes before losing it and I must say I’m very impressed with the durability. The ball did show signs of play but on the whole, it was still in really good condition.
Conclusion.
I’m very impressed with all aspects of the ball and found it superior to the balls I play. I don’t know what the retail price of these balls are, but if not to extortionate I could well be replacing my summer choice ball with these.
), so ready for comment. My regular balls which I’ll be using for comparison are Titleist velocity (winter) and Taylor Made penta TP3 (summer).I’ll start with the packaging, plain white with just Srixon written on the box very smart. All the balls had their own box which is a bit of a throwback to times gone by when balls were individually wrapped, nice touch but not sure the tree huggers will be impressed. My only criticism is they were all number 1’s, not a problem in itself, until you have to put a provisional into play. You will need to change your markings or pen colour.
The ball has a regular dimple pattern with the standard Srixon logo and using the –z-star- as a line up aid. I put the ball next to a new Penta and the Srixon is visibly whiter. Bouncing the ball off my putter face and comparing it with my regular balls it definitely sounds softer.
How did it play?
Off the tee with my 3 wood (not using the driver yet) it seemed hot, a nice straight ball flight with very little side spin, but distance wise, noticeably very long. This might have something to do with the weather improving, but even so, I can’t remember being this long off the tee last year.
Iron play, now this was confusing. Distance wise it was long with the 3 wood but off the irons they played the same length as my regular balls. The ball flight seemed a little higher, and again very little side spin or deviation from the straight shot. Soft sounding off the clubface gave me the confidence to attack the greens and with the shorter irons, even managing to get the ball to stop on our firm but true greens.
Around the greens with the wedges they took a bit of getting used to as they checked up a lot quicker than my regulars. Once used to this it gives confidence to attack the pin knowing they will stop pretty quickly.
Putting with a firm positive stroke they came off the face straight and true with a great roll. A dull sound off the face gives you the impression that their soft which enables you to put a good stroke on your putt.
I managed to take one of the balls around 26 holes before losing it and I must say I’m very impressed with the durability. The ball did show signs of play but on the whole, it was still in really good condition.
Conclusion.
I’m very impressed with all aspects of the ball and found it superior to the balls I play. I don’t know what the retail price of these balls are, but if not to extortionate I could well be replacing my summer choice ball with these.
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Deleted member 3432
Guest
Played a little more with them so I now feel able to give further feedback. Locally conditions are still very windy and bloody cold, still to have a round of golf with less than 3 layers on including wind jacket.
Liking this ball more and more, goies well of the driver and doesn't deviate offline too much into the wind except when I put a crap swing on it. Earlier concern about it climbing too high into the wind is not a worry. Good performance and feel off the irons, reacts well off chip shots and feels good off the putter. Distance wise difficult to say as the weather is different every time I play and the links is starting to dry so the ball is actually starting to run on landing for the first time in many many months.
Will continue to use and feedback.
Liking this ball more and more, goies well of the driver and doesn't deviate offline too much into the wind except when I put a crap swing on it. Earlier concern about it climbing too high into the wind is not a worry. Good performance and feel off the irons, reacts well off chip shots and feels good off the putter. Distance wise difficult to say as the weather is different every time I play and the links is starting to dry so the ball is actually starting to run on landing for the first time in many many months.
Will continue to use and feedback.
BTatHome
Tour Winner
I guess the big change is the new "SpinSkin" cover which i think creates a much better feel on the ball from pretty much every club. Driver sound is nicely muted with is better than many of the other premium balls. Irons and wedges have great feel when striking the ball, and it performs very well in spin and check. Putter feel is the best ball I've tested recently, certainly makes a nice feel of the club and rolls nicely with a bit of zip. Scores well in the fingernail test it feels nice without leaving indents, and cleans up well with a brilliant white cover.
Not sure the durability is worthy of an A* though. These are premium balls and I guess you expect to see some marks from a few wedge shots after a while. The balance between a softer cover and better durability is a tough one for manufacturers to achieve to everyone's taste. Personally a top premium ball that lasts a whole round, whilst retaining its spin/feel and brilliant colour and without having any rough battle scars would be an absolute winner here. The Srixon almost achieves that and should be commended. Certainly the only balls to beat it for durability have less feel for my liking.
Srixon have tried to improve on what was a good ball last year, and I think they have achieved it to many degrees, its certainly softer with better feel than last years and whilst durability has been slightly compromised compared to previous balls I think the improvements do make up for this.
It's certainly not going to give you many many yards more distance, but then if you've bought a premium ball then your probably not looking for that anyway. The feel of the ball is certainly up there with the best and on the great value scale they must be high as they are a bit less than some of the other premium balls.
I played the Z Star and have previously used the XV too, not sure I could feel much difference between the two in the last version, so wonder if its the same with this version too.
A winner from Srixon .... now i just need to find the Tour Yellow ones :thup:
Not sure the durability is worthy of an A* though. These are premium balls and I guess you expect to see some marks from a few wedge shots after a while. The balance between a softer cover and better durability is a tough one for manufacturers to achieve to everyone's taste. Personally a top premium ball that lasts a whole round, whilst retaining its spin/feel and brilliant colour and without having any rough battle scars would be an absolute winner here. The Srixon almost achieves that and should be commended. Certainly the only balls to beat it for durability have less feel for my liking.
Srixon have tried to improve on what was a good ball last year, and I think they have achieved it to many degrees, its certainly softer with better feel than last years and whilst durability has been slightly compromised compared to previous balls I think the improvements do make up for this.
It's certainly not going to give you many many yards more distance, but then if you've bought a premium ball then your probably not looking for that anyway. The feel of the ball is certainly up there with the best and on the great value scale they must be high as they are a bit less than some of the other premium balls.
I played the Z Star and have previously used the XV too, not sure I could feel much difference between the two in the last version, so wonder if its the same with this version too.
A winner from Srixon .... now i just need to find the Tour Yellow ones :thup:
User20205
Money List Winner
I received some also. I've been waiting for decent greens & weather to put them into play.
I used one first yesterday in a matchplay game. Initially it felt & sounded more muted that the last year’s zstar XV I have been using. It was long and straight off the tee, the first shot I hit was a pin high drive on the 316 yard 1st (wind assisted, and 10 yards right of the green.
the main benefit to me was the feel off the putter, it feels less clicky than last years XV, which I suppose is a harder ball. It does however also seem to roll better also.
After 18 holes it was hardly marked, so I put it in play today also. I didn't play especially well on the front 9, but it was noticeable that the ball didn't deviate much in the gusty wind. The back 9 was a much better effort, level par with a couple of birdies, and what I thought was a hole in one on the 220 yard 10th.....it wasn't, but it was as close as I've ever come !!!
First impressions are, it sounds/feels good, is as long off the tee as any other premium ball and after 2 rounds still looks playable. I'd like to get hold of some 2013 pro v's for a head to head test.
I used one first yesterday in a matchplay game. Initially it felt & sounded more muted that the last year’s zstar XV I have been using. It was long and straight off the tee, the first shot I hit was a pin high drive on the 316 yard 1st (wind assisted, and 10 yards right of the green.
the main benefit to me was the feel off the putter, it feels less clicky than last years XV, which I suppose is a harder ball. It does however also seem to roll better also.
After 18 holes it was hardly marked, so I put it in play today also. I didn't play especially well on the front 9, but it was noticeable that the ball didn't deviate much in the gusty wind. The back 9 was a much better effort, level par with a couple of birdies, and what I thought was a hole in one on the 220 yard 10th.....it wasn't, but it was as close as I've ever come !!!
First impressions are, it sounds/feels good, is as long off the tee as any other premium ball and after 2 rounds still looks playable. I'd like to get hold of some 2013 pro v's for a head to head test.
MashieNiblick
Tour Winner
Well I have now played 4 rounds in varying conditions with the new Z-Star.
I usually play with a premium ball, mostly Pro –V1. In good conditions I don’t feel I lose much distance wise and I think the extra control and feel on the green is worth it even though my short game can be a bit iffy.
So what about the Z-Star?
It looks good. Simple graphics and a nice alignment aid, although I prefer the one on the current Pro-V1. What stands out for me though is the Z-Star has a brilliant bright white finish that really lasts. That has been a problem with Pro-V1s although I gather the latest version is supposed to be better in this respect.
Durability is excellent, I played one ball for 3 rounds and it still looked pretty good. Although I don’t generally rip up my balls and our course is fairly soft, I still think that is good going.
Distance and trajectory are fine for me. Didn’t feel it flew too high and makes a nice sound off all clubs. My usual fade never turned into a nasty slice so I guess the aerodynamics are good and give it plenty of stability in the air. Couple of skinny short irons still flew ok, getting decent height and some spin so they looked like knock down shots rather than bad strikes.
Spin and control were really excellent. A well struck iron will pull up quickly, even on a firm green, and I was caught out a couple of times by this. You can certainly afford to be aggressive with your short irons. Chips and short pitches also came off the club face nicely with a bit of spin and I’m sure the more skilled players would be able to control the ball from close range.
Feel and sound off the putter was very nice. Very similar to but maybe just a bit firmer than the ProV1, but as someone who leaves a lot of putts short that was OK with me.
So overall it’s a very nice ball that will suit a wide range of players but it is hard to say that it is better than any of the other premium balls. Nevertheless if you already use a premium ball it’s definitely worth a try and if you are looking to move up from a mid -price ball you won’t go far wrong with the new Z-Star.
I usually play with a premium ball, mostly Pro –V1. In good conditions I don’t feel I lose much distance wise and I think the extra control and feel on the green is worth it even though my short game can be a bit iffy.
So what about the Z-Star?
It looks good. Simple graphics and a nice alignment aid, although I prefer the one on the current Pro-V1. What stands out for me though is the Z-Star has a brilliant bright white finish that really lasts. That has been a problem with Pro-V1s although I gather the latest version is supposed to be better in this respect.
Durability is excellent, I played one ball for 3 rounds and it still looked pretty good. Although I don’t generally rip up my balls and our course is fairly soft, I still think that is good going.
Distance and trajectory are fine for me. Didn’t feel it flew too high and makes a nice sound off all clubs. My usual fade never turned into a nasty slice so I guess the aerodynamics are good and give it plenty of stability in the air. Couple of skinny short irons still flew ok, getting decent height and some spin so they looked like knock down shots rather than bad strikes.
Spin and control were really excellent. A well struck iron will pull up quickly, even on a firm green, and I was caught out a couple of times by this. You can certainly afford to be aggressive with your short irons. Chips and short pitches also came off the club face nicely with a bit of spin and I’m sure the more skilled players would be able to control the ball from close range.
Feel and sound off the putter was very nice. Very similar to but maybe just a bit firmer than the ProV1, but as someone who leaves a lot of putts short that was OK with me.
So overall it’s a very nice ball that will suit a wide range of players but it is hard to say that it is better than any of the other premium balls. Nevertheless if you already use a premium ball it’s definitely worth a try and if you are looking to move up from a mid -price ball you won’t go far wrong with the new Z-Star.
